Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, has dismissed as “fake news” and a “fabrication” a graphic in circulation seeking to suggest that Grand Kadooment has been postponed.

However, Soca 5.0 has been postponed due to an Orange Alert being issued for approaching severe thunderstorm activity tonight.

Meantime, Director of Meteorological Services, Sabu Best, has announced that severe weather is expected around 10 p.m. with improvement around midnight.

Director of Met Services, Sabu Best.

Meantime, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation, Carol Roberts, has explained the postponement of Soca 5.0 stressing that the difficult decision was only taken after consultation with key agencies.

CEO of the National Cultural Foundation, Carol Roberts,